Coprosma Kirkii Bonsai

There are a wide variety of coprosma species and an even greater number of.

Coprosma kirkii bonsai. It grows very quickly and can be trained or trimmed to a pleasing shape very quickly. Coprosma kirkii is easily shaped and can even be trimmed as a bonsai. Coprosma kirkii this is a ground cove plant with dark green leaves. Keep indoors in shade max temp 7 c.

Nice bark small foliage that resembles that of olives fast growing draught resistant and to a. This groundcover will grow 1 to 2 feet tall and 6 feet or more wide. Mirror plant or looking glass plant. It prefers well drained soil and regular watering but becomes drought resistant with age.

A great plant for cascading over banks or walls. Coprosma kirkii variegata is a low growing evergreen shrub that displays round leathery green foliage with broad creamy margins. Where to grow coprosma. The tiny glossy leaves make this plant ideal for bonsai.

Coprosma grows well in slightly acidic moist moderately fertile soil. I unfortunately have yet to see it so i do not have any pictures. My mum has just received a coprosma kirkii bonsai. 1 1 5 metres.

Stays compact growing to 2 tall and 2 wide. Turns orange in fall and continues to darken to burgundy in winter. Coprosma can be found in both upright and creeping varieties. Its not a breed ive heard of before as i researched which bonsai was ideal for me i wanted a indoor one that was relatively easy to look after as im new and never owned a bonsai before unfortuantley the garden cetre did not have the 3 bonsai i had shortlisted the sales assistant pointed this one out to me on the label it said.

Although some species are found in other islands of the pacific the coprosma family has made a home here in new zealand. The bright green leaves with white edges and compact prostrate stems make it an excellent ground cover. Coprosma tequila sunrise shiny lime green foliage with a darker green mid rib. Normal bonsai soil mix is fine for coprosma but keep them well watered in summer and a regular feeding regime will maintain vitality.

Will tolerate full sun in cooler climates. Its a corprosma kirkii. Coprosma is seldom seen in bonsai but has all the characteristics that one may want for in a bonsai. However it is not a question of health or anything like that but just simple care for i cannot find any decent information on how to care for them anywhere on the internet.

Its flowers are inconspicuous and tubular or narrowly funnel shaped.